Middle School Immersion Programs Jan. 17, 2017 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Lakeside Union School District

Middle School Immersion Programs

• Jan. 17, 2017

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Grace Cox - District TOSA

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Middle School Spanish Immersion Program

Middle School Choices:

• Tierra Del Sol Middle School
• Lakeside Middle School

Courses Offered:

• Spanish Literature
• Social Studies in Spanish
• Mandarin Course (the 3rd language option)

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Middle School Mandarin Immersion Program

Middle School Choice:

• Tierra Del Sol Middle School

Courses Offered:

• Mandarin Literature
• Social Studies in Mandarin
• Spanish Course (the 3rd language option)

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3rd Language Option

Year-long Courses:

• TdS: Spanish & Mandarin (8th Period; MWF; 90mins block)
• LMS: Mandarin (Zero Period; M-F from 7:30-8:20)

Course Expectation:

• Jupiter Grades
• Official trimester grades on report card/transcript
• Attendance matters!
• Classroom rules and expectations
• Classwork / Homework / Periodic Tests / Projects

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Sample Schedules

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Mandarin Immersion Spanish Immersion

• 1. Math
• 2. Science
• 3. PE
• 4. Mandarin Literature
• 5. Social Studies in Mandarin
• 6. English
• 7. Elective
• 8. Spanish Course (Optional)
• 1. Math
• 2. Science
• 3. PE
• 4. Spanish Literature
• 5. Social Studies in Spanish
• 6. English
• 7. Elective
• 8. Mandarin Course (Optional)

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and there’s more…

• Middle school portfolio in target language
• 8th Grade AAPPL Assessment
• Biliteracy Pathway Award
• Exchange students & trips abroad opportunities
• Confucius Institute teachers support

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High School Connection

• El Capitan High School
• Global Language and Leadership Program
• Middle school recommendations
• Other high school options

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Transition to Middle School

• Middle school grading system
• Study skills
• Organization skills
• Help your child be his/her own advocate

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Middle School Contact Information

Tierra del Sol Middle School

• Principal - Scott Goergens: sgoergens@lsusd.net
• Vice Principal - Leslie Hardiman: lhardiman@lsusd.net

Lakeside Middle School

• Principal - Steve Mull: smull@lsusd.net
• Vice Principal - Paty Fernandez: pfernandez@lsusd.net

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